anaheim-gazette 1954-07-01

Orange County Gets Large Subvention State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood announced today that California's gross gasoline tax collections for May of this year totaled $21,290,489, representing an increase of $2,362,542, or 12 per cent over the previous month. Kirkwood said that increase in gas tax collections over May of 1953 totaled $6,224,549, or 41 per cent, a reflection of the 1½ cent increase voted by the 1953 legislature. The Controller completed distribution of the income, with $4,889,856 going to the counties of California. Of this sum, Orange County received a total of $100,985.18. Ice Cream Social Next Wednesday All members of the three groups of White Temple Church, the Junior High, High School, and College, are busy this week churning ice cream and baking cakes for the annual ice cream social. Since seventy-five M.Y.F. young folks are going to church camp, all are doing their share in raising money to help pay their camp fees. Under the watchful supervision of General Chairman Jim Harned, the Junior High girls are planning the decorations, the college boys have promised to do the dishes, the High School M.Y. F'ers are making the ice cream, while Ernie Leonard and Don Vinding are happy to act as moneymen. A fourth major industry to be located along the freeway in the Anaheim area appeared to be in the offing yesterday as reliable reports indicated the Richfield Oil Company was seeking a 115-acre site on which to build a research plant that would cost from $3,000,000 to $3,500,000. Part of the property is located in the county and the balance is in the City of Anaheim in an area already zoned for light industry. The plant will consist of an administration building, main laboratory and library, shops and storage buildings, a soundproof laboratory to test engine fuels and a pilot plant for making high-test and experimental fuels. The pilot plant will be placed near the Miss Anaheim To be Selected Tonight at AUHS "Miss Anaheim" will be named today at 8 p.m., when finals of the contest sponsored by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce will be held in Anaheim Union High School auditorium. Winner of the event will reign over the annual Hallowe'en Festival and other civic events throughout the coming year. Entrants to date were Jean Reynolds, Jean Foster, Darlene Furr and Darlene McLaughlin. Wayne Andrade is chairman of the event for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. FIREWORKS SALE BY PYTHIANS The membership of Royer Lodge 396 Knights of Pythias went on record to raise funds for the Mother Colony Hospital Fund by the sale of fireworks for the 4th of July celebration. They have erected a stand at 114 N. Manchester and have a good stock of safe and sane fireworks on hand. Everyone is invited to help build our local hospital by buying their fireworks from the Knights of Pythias stand. This adds another worthy endeavor to Royer Lodge's list of civic and charitable deeds as they have just raised funds for the St. Jude hospital very successfully and hope to do as well for the Mother Colony Hospital. Hundredth Dist. Wins Soil Prize Norman Hixson, President of the California Association of Soil Conservation districts today announced the formation of the San Luis Soil Conservation District in Merced County, the 100th district to be formed in California. "There are approximately 2600 soil conservation districts in the United States and many of the 48 states are completely covered by them," says Hicks. "In states where much topsoil has been lost they quickly took steps to prevent further damage. In California we still have large areas of good soil; yet slowly but surely much of it has been jeopardized by erosion and other forms of deterioration. Soil conservation as carried out by farmers and folks are going to church camp, all are doing their share in raising money to help pay their camp fees. Under the watchful supervision of General Chairman Jim Harned, the Junior High girls are planning the decorations, the college boys have promised to do the dishes, the High School M.Y. Fers are making the ice cream, while Ernie Leonard and Don Vinding are happy to act as moneymen. Everyone has his own job, from collecting freezers to cleaning up after the social. The event will be held on July 7 in the garden behind the bungalow with continuous service from 6:00 to 8:00." The plant will consist of an administration building, main laboratory and library, shops and storage buildings, a soundproof laboratory to test engine fuels and a pilot plant for making high-test and experimental fuels. The pilot plant will be placed near the back of the property with fuel storage tanks scheduled to be built in back of it. If plans work out for the plant, it will be the second oil research establishment to be located in Orange County. The other is the Union Oil Company research laboratory near Imperial Hwy. between Brea and Yorba Linda. California Shows Steady Business Maintenance of steady business conditions, plus an appreciable increase is shown in the month-end statement of Robert Kirkwood, State Controller, who today reported $125,420,144 cash and bonds in the State general fund at the close of business May 31. Kirkwood explained that this does not represent a general fund surplus, but relates to general fund cash receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year to May 31. This figure, he said, compares with $108,105,020 at the end of April, and $118,541,365 on May 31, 1953. Allow Travel Time For Safe 'Fourth' "Don't let this Fourth blow up in your car out on the highway." the Automobile Club of Southern California cautioned motorists today. Records show that the bulk of recent July 4th auto accidents have been happening on the highways, not city streets, said a Club Public Safety Department official. This fact points up the need for prior planning which will allow plenty of time for weekend vaca- Salvation Army's Demand Grows The close of school has brought a flood of requests to the Salvation Army Social Service Center which serves this area for all kinds of children's summer clothing lawn swings and other outdoor furniture, according to Brigadier William J. Parkins, manager. He pointed out that castoff, bus still usable, articles which local residents contribute fill the need of poor families and make possible a continued rehabilitation program for needy and handicapped persons. The big Social Service Center provides a work therapy program for 125 persons daily. Brigadier Parkins reported. Articles collected by Red Shield trucks are conditioned in the Center's work shops. This gives food, shelter and financial aid to handicapped men unable to find employment in private industry. "The Salvation Army always has been a non-profit organization," Brigadier Parkins said. "All receipts from its Thrift store above actual operating costs are returned in the form of financial aid to homeless, handicapped and unfortunate persons." He reported that because of increased unemployment, more men are turning to the Salvation Army for work. The social service program is being expanded to meet the increasing load, requiring a larger inflow of salvage materials. The Center continuously needs men's and women's clothing, furniture, shoes, dishes, mattresses bedding, kitchen utensils, home appliances, silverware, stoves, raios and bric-a-barc. The Salvation Army leader urged local residents to telephone KEystone KF4321 to bring a Re- "There are approximately 2600 soil conservation districts in the United States and many of the 48 states are completely covered by them," says Hicks. "In states where much topsoil has been lost they quickly took steps to prevent further damage. In California we still have large areas of good soil; yet slowly but surely much of it has been jeopardized by erosion and other forms of deterioration. Soil conservation as carried out by farmers and landowners through these soil conservation districts is vitally necessary if California is to continue as a top agricultural producing State." "Our State Association voted a prize of $25.00 for the 100th district which will go to the San Luis District, one of a hundred districts covering about one-third of the State. We feel that the first 100 districts in California were the hardest because a great deal of misunderstanding regarding soil conservation districts had to be overcome. The fact that these districts are formed, controlled and operated entirely by the farmers themselves is now so well understood, and their success so outstanding, we are confident the State will be well covered by districts in less time than it took to progress to this point." Hixon concluded that the California Association will be host to the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts next February at San Diego with an expected attendance of about five thousand delegates from all over the Country. PICNIC HELD DESPIITE MORNING DRIZZLE In spite of an early morning dirzzle, a large crowd enjoyed festivities at the annual Orange County Farm Bureau picnic held on Saturday (June 27) at Irvine Park. Arrangements were made by the Young People's Department. "Don't let this Fourth blow up in your car out on the highway," the Automobile Club of Southern California cautioned motorists today. Records show that the bulk of recent July 4th auto accidents have been happening on the highwavs, not city streets, said a Club Public Safety Department official. This fact points up the need for prior planning which will allow plenty of time for weekend vacationists to make their trips, he said. Voters Defeat Proposal To Increase School Taxes A proposal to raise taxes 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to provide funds for the Anaheim Union High School District, this week was defeated as voters turned thumbs down on the proposition by 1071 'no' ballots to 895 'yes.' If the issue had been approved it would have increased the maximum tax base from 75 cents to $1.25. Counting 11 absentee ballots yet to be returned, the 1777 ballots cast represented only one-tenth of the registered voters in the high school district. Officials said a contributing factor to the light vote was the congested condition at the high school, the only polling place within the city limits. Beginning about 5 p.m., a sudden influx of voters swamped the three-woman crew manning the precinct and the congestion resulted in a two-hour wait for some citizens who wished to cast ballots. The school auditorium was utilized for the convenience of the waiting voters and an estimated 350 voters were in the hall at one time waiting their turn to cast ballots. Reports were that several hundred voters left the school without casting ballots because of the long wait. The defeat of the proposal will mean most severe cuts in the proposed high school district budget of $1,554,979, for the five year of 1954-55. Salaries for teachers and other personnel for the three schools in the district will total an estimated $922,000 for the coming year. The figure is almost double this year's payroll of $543,972 and is even higher than the entire budget for the present year. The board is to hold a reorganizational meeting tonight at which time Rex Coons and Al Holve will take their places on the board replacing Art Shipkey and Everett Cone. Balloting in the polling station in Monday's election was as follows: Anaheim High School, 46 yes, 794 no; Katella School, 44 yes, 58 no; Magnolia, 34 yes, 66 no; Centralia, 27 yes, 31 no; CyPRESS, 63 yes, 51 no; Los Alamitos, 24 yes, 38 no. OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM HEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1954 NO. 8 Seeking Location Here -Million Dollar Plant Anaheim the Selected night at AUHS Anaheim" will be named at 8 p.m., when finals of fest sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce will in Anaheim Union High auditorium. er of the event will reign the annual Hallowe'en Fesand other civic events out the coming year. ents to date were Jean s, Jean Foster, Darlene and Darlene McLaughlin. The Andrade is chairman of ment for the Junior ChamCommerce. Rise in County's Population Seen as Basis for Hike in Cost of Pension Fund County Associated Chambers has Costa Mesa Man as New President Selim Franklin of Costa Mesa was installed as president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County Tuesday in ceremonies conducted during the group's monthly membership meeting, held in Irvine Bowl, Laguna Beach. He succeeded Howard Crooke of Placentia who retired from the post after serving two consecuFormer Anaheim Minister Passes The Rev. Otto R. Schroeder, 88, a native of Germany, who came to America at the age of 12 and to Anaheim almost 30 years ago, died early this (WedOrange County faces the possibility of having to dig up a extra quarter million dollars taxes to pay the county share o the employees' retirement fund. Supervisors were notified thaweek that when the county's poplation is found to be 295,000 either from a census or from finding of the county board, l contributions to the retiremefund will jump from 7.91 percent of the payroll to 13.244 jecent. County Auditor L. H. Ecko said some $400,000 has been bugeted for retirement payment by the county in the fiscal yestarting today (July 1) and if it Costa Mesa Man as New President Former Anaheim Minister Passes The Rev. Otto R. Schroeder, 88, a native of Germany, who came to America at the age of 12 and to Anaheim almost 30 years ago, died early this Wednesday morning at the family home, 116 W. Center street, after an extended illness. After having served several pastorates in the East, was called to the pastorate of Bethel Baptist church and moved to Anaheim in 1925. The beautiful edifice at the corner of Lemon and Broadway was erected under his shpervision and he continued in the pastorate until he retired in 1938. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; one son, Walter G. Schroeder; Supervisors were notified the week when the county's population is found to be 295,000 either from a census or from finding of the county board, contributions to the retirement fund will jump from 7.91 percent of the payroll to 13.244 percent. County Auditor L. H. Eckel said some $400,000 has been budgeted for retirement payment by the county in the fiscal year starting today (July 1) and if the percentage is increased with the higher population, an addition of $250,000 must be budgeted. That would mean a tax rate of approximately 4½ cents on each $100 of assessed valuation, estimated. Eckel said the state law recently was changed so that when a county's population passes 295,000 its contributions toward retirement automatically will increase. Supervisors recently instructed the auditor to have an actual survey to determine what the added cost would be if the county board finds the population to be more than the 295,000 figure. Estimates have placed the population at or near the mark this year, although the total in the 1950 census was 216,224. Meantime the county was preparing to turn some four million in bonds of the retirement system over to a bank because the banks are taking up too much room in the treasurer's office and the county's insurance is not sufficient to cover the possible loss. Supervisors instructed County Counsel Joel Ogle to prepare an agreement with the Bank of America to keep the bonds in trust for the retirement system. Board Chairman Willis Warner said the cost would be about $2,400 per year and that the cost of additional insurance would be more than that if the securities were to be kept in the treasurer's vault. Richfield Oil Shows Oil Conservation California can more than double its vital oil resources by following the best possible production practices, two petroleum experts say last Friday, June 25 at the Anaheim Elks Club, and they had a miniature oil field with them. WHITE TEMPLE PEOPLE HONORED Frank and Irene Butterworth, pastor and wife of White Temple Methodist church, received a gala "welcome home" on Sunday afternoon when a reception was held in their honor in Wesley Hall. The popular couple had just returned from the California-Arizona conference at Redlands University where they re-appointed to the local church. Since the Butterworths were also observing their 15th wedding anniversary, a beautiful cake was an important feature of the festivities and was cut in appropriate ceremony. Among those receiving at the door throughout the afternoon with the Rev. and Mrs. Butterworth were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Demaree, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edwards. Pouring at the tea table were Rev. Butterworth's mother, Mrs. E.S. Butterworth, Mrs. E.S. Williamson Mrs. J.S.Kerr, Mrs.Lawrence Wagner, Mrs.Elsie Pence, Miss Hazel Anne Burnett, Mrs.Albert Riutcel and Mrs.Elizabeth Hillary. Circle leaders assisted with serving. Mrs. Elmer Hamilton was in charge of arrangements. As an anniversary gift, the Butterworths received two place settings in sterling silver. Dr. Ben Klaumann made the presentation. CHISPA CHAPTER O.E.S. POTLUCK, TUESDAY On Tuesday, July 6, a pot luck supper will be enjoyed by the Past Matrons' Association of Chispa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. All past matrons and patrons and their trailers (husbands or wives) are invited to attend at 6:30 p.m. President Mrs. Charles Hunt will hold a brief business session and a social evening of cards will follow. Richfield Oil Shows Oil Conservation California can more than double its vital oil resources by following the best possible production practices, two petroleum experts said last Friday, June 25 at the Anaheim Elks Club, and they had a miniature oil field with them to show how the loss occurs. Here to advance the cause of conservation were two Richfield representatives, Merwyn W. Phlan and Max J. Tayes, the latter a petroleum engineer. One of the reasons greater efficiency is becoming increasingly important, Phelan said, is the fact that there are so few places remaining in California to look for new sources. "During the years 1950 to 1953 he said, 'there were discovered in California only four new oil fields having a reserve, as estimated by good authority, in excess of 7 million barrels.' And of those, one had a reserve estimated to be as high as 40 40 million barrels." "Contrast that with the fact that in the year 1953 alone, California refineries processed 38 million barrels of oil." This is five times as much as the estimate reserves in the four fields mentioned. "Proved crude oil reserves in California," the speaker went on to say, "have increased about 21 per cent since 1940, whereas crude oil production has increased 63 per cent since that year." "During the same period, total petroleum demands of the domestic markets normally served by the California industry have increased almost 100 per cent." Such a sharp contrast between declining discoveries and great use that we do makes it impossible that we do everything possible to use this essential natural resource to its fullest extent. ANAHEIM TTE NO. 83 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY seen as on Fund County faces the posof having to dig up an quarter million dollars in to pay the county share of employees' retirement fund. Survisors were notified this that when the county's popis found to be 295,000, from a census or from a of the county board, its utions to the retirement will jump from 7.91 per the payroll to 13.244 jer City Auditor L. H. Eckel time $400,000 has been budfor retirement payments county in the fiscal year today (July 1) and if the PARADE ROUTE — The Huntington Beach Golden Jubiles and annual Orange county 4th of July parade (route PARADE ROUTE — The Huntington Beach Golden Jubilee and annual Orange county 4th of July parade (route shown above) starts at 11 a.m. Monday, July 5, in Huntington Beach. This gigantic parade will include 1750 military men, 22 bands, 500 horses, 25 floats and unique and colorful entries. Jimmy Cagney, motion picture star, will be the Grand Marshall and Miss Marlene Becker “Miss Universe” Honorary Grand Marshal. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago 1879 At the meeting of the Town Trustees on Wednesday, Mr. Fesenfeld submitted a bid to furnish 2000 feet of water pipe for 35 cents per foot, or furnish the pipes, hydrants, etc., and lay the pipe in accordance with specifications for $1,250. The Board decided to award the contract to Mr. Fesenfeld and the committee on public improvements (Messrs. Korn, Zeyn and Selbert) were instructed to draw up a contract, fix the amount of bonds, etc. The route of the pipe is from the tank on Los Angeles street, along Los Angeles to Center, down Center street to about opposite Charles Hillis’. Six fire hydrants will be placed at convenient distances along the route. The bid of J. F. Dalton offering to raise the tank frame for $200 was accepted and the committee on Public Improvements was instructed to enter into contract with Mr. Dalton. With the tank at the height of 35 feet, it is expected that the water can be forced to the roof of most of the buildings in town. A petition from the saloon keepers in the town, protesting the raise in the license from $5.00 quarterly to $6.50, as being onerous and oppressive was read and laid on the table. The Third Meeting of the series called to consider the question of voting bonds for the creation of additional school facilities assembled at the Central school on Monday evening. There was an attendance of probably fifty. Judge Howard presided and H. A. Dinkel acted as secretary. It was decided to endorse the action of previous meetings and place the bonds to be voted for at the sum of $10,000, instead of raising the amount to $25,000 as suggested by a number of taxpayers. The trustees desire to erect a primary school building; a four-room building will answer the purpose. The site has not been selected. At the end of last school year, 272 children were attending Central Grammar school. At the present time there are 411 and fifteen children have been turned away since Christmas. Those having part in the discussion were Miss Roberts, Mr. Maxwell, A. L. Lewis, Dr. Johnston, C. T. Grim, Mr. Clabaugh, F. C. Spence, Godfrey Stock and others. Mr. Lewis said the bonded indebtedness of the district is small. The original Central school building cost $10,000 and is all paid for. Seven years ago an addition of four rooms was built and $3,500 bonds were voted therefor. There was $2,000 in the district treasury, and with the bonds raised... California can more than double oil resources by following most possible production practices two petroleum experts said Friday, June 25 at the Ana-Leks Club, and they had a pure oil field with them to show the loss occurs. To advance the cause of elevation were two Richfield Centatives, Merwyn W. Pheed J. Tayes, the latter oil engineer. Of the reasons greater efficiency is becoming increasingly apparent, Phelan said, is the fact there are so few places reeling in California to look for sources. During the years 1950 to 1953," said "there were discovered in California only four new oil fields in a reserve, as estimated by authority, in excess of 10 barrels. And of those, only one reserve estimated to be worth as 40-40 million barrels. Contrast that with the fact that the year 1953 alone, California refineries processed 383 barrels of oil." This is five times as much as the estimated losses in the four fields mentioned. "Proved crude oil reservoirs California," the speaker went on say, "have increased about one cent since 1940, whereas oil production has increased by a cent since that year." During the same period, total uranium demands of the domestic markets normally served by California industry have indeed almost 100 per cent." In a sharp contrast between long discoveries and greater Phelan said, makes it impervious that we do everything possible to use this essential natural resource to its fullest extent. About 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon a large barn belonging to R. W. Scott, Esq., was discovered to be on fire and the alarm was promptly responded to by firemen and citizens. There was little or nothing to be done, however, as the barn was a mass of flames before assistance arrived. Stored in the barn and of course, utterly destroyed, was a handsome new carriage which Mr. Scott imported from the East a month ago. It cost him $375. The total loss amounted to $750. No insurance. Mr. Scott's little boy while playing with matches, built a fire behind the barn and the flames communicated with the hay, with the result stated. The residence is only about 30 feet distant, but the wind, fortunately, blew the flames and sparks directly away from the house, otherwise it could not have escaped. Don Juan Forster has sold to Mr. Livermore of San Francisco 2,200 head of cattle, 300 picked mares and 80 gentle horses. The latter has rented the ranch and put Don Alvos Aguilar in charge of his interests. Branding will commence this week. A Phoenix, Arizona, telegram says the south bound stage was robbed Friday night at 10 o'clock, three miles south of Phoenix, by one man, who took the mail and express box. The mail bags were recovered, but the express box could not be found. Those having part in the discussion were Miss Roberts, Mr. Maxwell, A. L. Lewis, Dr. Johnston, C. T. Grim, Mr. Clabaugh, F. C. Spence, Godfrey Stock and others. Mr. Lewis said the bonded indebtedness of the district is small. The original Central school building cost $10,000 and is all paid for. Seven years ago an addition of four rooms was built and $3,500 bonds were voted therefor. There was $2,000 in the district treasury, and with the bonds raised the additions were made, but a deficiency of over $1000 was incurred. The West End school was erected 15 years ago and is now three-fourths paid off. Reports about town were to the effect that the Del Campo building could be had at a price of from $5000 to $7000, but it is considered entirely unsuitable for school purposes. Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Williams have returned to their home in Santa Ana from an extended eastern visit. Mr. Williams is chairman of the Republican County Central Committee and is slated to be the next District Attorney of Orange County. Gaston Bastenchury has returned from his studies at the Colorado School of Mines for the summer vacation. He has a diploma issued to the school's best athletes. Gaston being one of the best baseball players in the school. Mrs. Hatzfield entertained the at her handsome new home on Lemon street, on Thursday afternoon. Progressive euchre was played and the first prize, a lace center piece was won by Mrs. Smith of Los Angeles. Miss Marie Horstman won the second prize, a beautiful vase, and Mrs. Bird Beebe captured consolation, a feather duster. The club will meet next month with Mrs. Strodthoft.